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SA's broadband below standards, says minister

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Pretoria - South Africa's internet broadband penetration is at 2 percent below the global average of 22.5 percent, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda said on Thursday.

Enough beds for 2010 visitors

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Cape Town - Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk is "confident" that the country has enough accommodation for the 2010 World Cup.

Mthethwa confident of 2010 security

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Cape Town - South Africa is doing everything possible, and planning for any eventuality around airport security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa.

Zuma congratulates Namibia's Pohamba

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined African leaders and other prominent figures, in congratulating Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba following his re-lection for a second five-year term in office.

2010 establishments to register online

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Cape Town - Establishments to be used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup will need to register the details of their accommodation booking and listings at www.rooms4u.travel.

SA could have first nuclear plant by 2020

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Pretoria - South Africa could have its first nuclear power plant by the year 2020 if Cabinet approves a proposal expected to be put forward by the Ministry of Energy.

End in sight for 2010 projects

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Cape Town - Government is making steady progress in the completion of 2010 FIFA World Cup transport and infrastructure projects in host cities, says Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele.

Mpuma to tackle water crimes

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Malalane - The Mpumalanga Department of Water Affairs is to launch a water compliance, monitoring and enforcement campaign in Malalane to help deal with the province's water crimes.

Parly gears up for mega SONA

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Cape Town - Parliament is gearing up for this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) which is expected to be extra special and draw larger crowds as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela's release from prison